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Jacob told Rachel that he was her father`s brother, and that he was Rebekah`s son. She ran and told her father.

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A 'Brother' Meant Kinsman

Commentators explain that when Jacob identified himself as Rachel's 'father's brother,' he was using a common Hebrew expression for a close male relative. He was actually Laban's nephew, as his mother, Rebekah, was Laban's sister. This broader use of family terms is seen elsewhere in Scripture, such as when Lot is called Abraham's brother.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 29:1–35

18th Century

Theologian

Genesis 29:6: רחל rāchēl — Rachel, “a ewe.”

Genesis 29:16: לאה lê'âh — Leah, “we…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 29:12

19th Century

Bishop

Her father’s brother. —Really his nephew; but terms of relationship are used in a very indefinite way in Hebrew. (Compare to Genes…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 29:12

17th Century

Pastor

And Jacob told Rachel
Or "had told" F9 her; before he kissed her, and lift up his voice and wept, as Aben…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 29:9–14

17th Century

Minister

See Rachel's humility and industry. Nobody needs to be ashamed of honest, useful labour, nor should it hinder anyone's advancement. When Jacob unde…